Sea of Stars (2023), Sabotage Studio’s love letter to classic JRPGs, earned acclaim for its music as much as its turn-based combat. The score is led by Eric W. Brown and features guest contributions from a legend: Yasunori Mitsuda, composer of Chrono Trigger.
Together they built one of 2023’s most ambitious game soundtracks — a sprawling collection covering day-and-night versions of locations, acoustic pirate-band covers and Mitsuda’s guest themes.
Quick Facts
| Title | Sea of Stars |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Turn-based RPG |
| Developer | Sabotage Studio |
| Lead composer | Eric W. Brown (The Messenger) |
| Guest composer | Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger) |
| Release date | August 29, 2023 |
| OST tracks | ~200 (incl. day/night variants) |
| Streaming release | December 1, 2023 |
The Score & Composers
Eric W. Brown, who scored Sabotage’s earlier hit The Messenger, wrote the bulk of Sea of Stars’ music — a huge undertaking with roughly 200 tracks once day/night cycles and variants are counted.
The headline collaboration is with Yasunori Mitsuda, the celebrated Chrono Trigger and Xenogears composer. Offered anywhere from one to ten tracks, Mitsuda embraced the full scope and specifically asked to write the theme for the mysterious assassin party member, Serai. Mitsuda has since returned to contribute to the game’s DLC soundtrack as well.
The Original Soundtrack first appeared on Steam on the game’s launch day, then arrived on major streaming services on December 1, 2023.
Part of what makes the soundtrack feel so complete is its detail: many locations have separate daytime and nighttime arrangements, and the game even includes acoustic “pirate band” covers, so the world’s music shifts with time of day and context rather than simply looping.
Where to Stream
Sea of Stars is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC (and via Game Pass at launch). The Original Soundtrack by Eric W. Brown and Yasunori Mitsuda streams on Apple Music, Spotify, Bandcamp and Steam.
For more game scores, see our streaming soundtrack hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Sea of Stars soundtrack?
The score was led by Eric W. Brown, with guest tracks from Chrono Trigger composer Yasunori Mitsuda.
How many tracks did Yasunori Mitsuda write for Sea of Stars?
Mitsuda contributed roughly 10 tracks, including the theme for the assassin character Serai, and later returned for the DLC soundtrack.
How big is the Sea of Stars soundtrack?
The Original Soundtrack runs about 200 tracks once day-and-night location variants and acoustic covers are included.
When was the Sea of Stars soundtrack released?
It launched on Steam on August 29, 2023, and reached major streaming platforms on December 1, 2023.
Has Eric W. Brown scored other games?
Yes. He previously composed the soundtrack for Sabotage Studio’s The Messenger.
Does Sea of Stars have day and night music?
Yes. Many locations feature distinct daytime and nighttime arrangements, plus acoustic ‘pirate band’ covers, which is part of why the soundtrack runs to roughly 200 tracks.
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